For the sin of this one man, Adam, caused death to rule over many. But even greater is God’s wonderful grace and his gift of righteousness, for all who receive it will live in triumph over sin and death through this one man, Jesus Christ.
Romans 5:17 NLT
https://bible.com/bible/116/rom.5.17.NLT
One man brought sin into the world, but God's wonderful grace saved me through Jesus. And through Jesus, I can triumph over sin.
We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they help us develop endurance. And endurance develops strength of character, and character strengthens our confident hope of salvation.
Romans 5:3-4 NLT
https://bible.com/bible/116/rom.5.3-4.NLT
God will help me endure trials in my life so that I can develop strength of character by relying on God and not myself. I have confident hope in His salvation.
For he will conceal me there when troubles come; he will hide me in his sanctuary. He will place me out of reach on a high rock.
Psalms 27:5 NLT
https://bible.com/bible/116/psa.27.5.NLT
God will conceal me from troubles and I must trust him and He will keep me safe.
Abraham never wavered in believing God’s promise. In fact, his faith grew stronger, and in this he brought glory to God.
Romans 4:20 NLT
https://bible.com/bible/116/rom.4.20.NLT
God made a promise to Abraham that he would have a son, Isaac, and God kept that promise, but he never wavered in his faith. I need to have faith in God for what His plan is for my life. I should imitate Abraham and have faith in God like he did.
We are made right with God by placing our faith in Jesus Christ. And this is true for everyone who believes, no matter who we are.
Romans 3:22 NLT
https://bible.com/bible/116/rom.3.22.NLT
I must have faith in Jesus to be made right with God. I place my faith in Jesus it isn't just about follwoing the rules to be right with God.
